The Defence Headquarters has explained how some troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State were surrounded and killed by some community youths in Okuama community, Bomadi LGA on Thursday, March 14.
Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a Saturday statement.
According to the defence spokesman, the troops responded to a distress call after the communal crisis between the Okuama and Okoloba communities both in Delta State.
Gusau explained that the troops were on a peace mission to Okuama community when the incident occurred.
“The reinforcement team led by the Commanding officer was also attacked, leading to the death of the Commanding officer, two Majors, one Captain and 12 Soldiers,” the defence spokesman said.
He said the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has directed the immediate investigation and arrest of those involved in the heinous crime, while the occurrence has been reported to the Delta State Government.
‘However, the military remains focused and committed to its mandate of maintaining peace and security in the country.
“So far, a few arrests have been made while steps in place to unravel the motive behind the attack,” Gusau added.